Ithaca by Claire North

391 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional tense slow-paced
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Description

This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca’s shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women – and their goddesses –...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,793 reviews

Moods

adventurous 56%
emotional 53%
tense 44%
reflective 37%
dark 30%
sad 23%
mysterious 22%
challenging 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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